From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions.’
1. Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions.’
China’s premier pledged to champion “orderly” multipolarism and “inclusive” globalisation at the opening ceremony of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing.
2. Xi Jinping calls on China’s provincial powerhouses to lead in tech, risk control
President Xi Jinping urged China’s major provincial economies to take the lead in technological innovation and strengthen their resilience to external shocks over the next five years.
3. Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report
Beijing laid out a list of priorities for the economy, innovation and the military for this year at the opening session of the NPC. Here are the major takeaways, including economic targets and plans for the private sector.
4. What 2 new laws at ‘two sessions’ mean for China’s financial superpower push
China will develop a new financial law and a dedicated financial stability law this year, as Beijing works to defuse risks and prevent new ones as part of its ambition to become a financial superpower, it was announced.
5. Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions.’
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed questions on US ties, the Iran crisis, South China Sea disputes and Beijing’s vision for a multipolar world order.
6. Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan
The draft of China’s new economic blueprint vowed to “significantly enhance” the country’s ability to innovate, as well as have a “marked increase in fields where China is keeping pace with or leading the world”.
7. 8 takeaways from the economic briefing at China’s ‘two sessions.’
The economic briefing offered fresh insights into China’s agenda for trade, investment and technological development.
8. 15th five-year plan presents ‘golden strategic period’ for Hong Kong: Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said that Hong Kong would adopt “Artificial Intelligence+” and “Finance+” approaches to support mainland China’s development plan for 2026 to 2030.
Courtesy: SCMP
